Apollo Tyres has launched new EV-specific tyre ranges in India under two new sub-brands — Amperion and WAV. The Apollo Amperion is dedicated to electric passenger cars, while the Apollo WAV range is targeted at electric two-wheelers.
The Apollo Amperion range is offered in two different tread sizes — 195mm and 215mm — both targeted at SUVs with R16 and R17 rim sizes. The EV-specific tyres also feature a five-star BEE certification on parameters of low rolling resistance, wet-grip performance and road noise.
Apollo Tyres claims Amperion will enhance the range of the EV by up to 8% owing to the special functionalised resin compound that offers better grip to handle instant torque application in case of EVs, as well as to reduce rolling resistance. The tyres are also being claimed to offer high durability and the potential to withstand prolonged high load from the weight of the EV battery. The sidewall profile on the Apollo Amperion range is also recessed to lower the aerodynamic drag, therefore, achieving reduced resistance while rolling on the road.
